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What do i do when i have check engine

Check engine use to come up any time i start up my engine

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  • J Grant Jun 20, 2012

    You say it "used" to come up...So is it still or did it go out on it's own?  Have you had the codes read yet?  let me know

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Hi Akintola, The engine check light is supposed to come on when the ignition is turned on and then when the engine is started it is supposed to go out. If the check light is not coming on as described and the engine is starting you most likely have a blown bulb. If the light comes on and stays on with the engine running, take the vehicle and have a diagnostic scan carried out. If the engine is refusing to start check the fuses for the ECU. Regards John

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Charged the battery over night, also changed the spark plug and wiring but the battery lies and after jumping it, it does not hold the charge.
Is this a battery problem or something else.

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Jeep turns over but wont start,,engine light does not come on

  • Boundless Company Limited Jul 20, 2013

    Hi Dwight, If the engine check light fails to come on when the ignition is switched on it is indicating a fault with the computer which can be as simple as a blown fuse. Check the ECU fuse before doing anything else. Let me know if that solves the problem or if we need to go deeper into the problem. Regards John

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